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    Auto chlorination using the suction (aeration) port on the Intex eyeball?

    Thinking about setting up a reservoir of chlorine lower than the eyeball so it won't run out when the pump isn't running......and just connecting the chlorine line to the port in the eyeball for aeration (that I never use). The suction from the water flow should pull chlorine from the reservoir...
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    Which test chemicals are the most sensitive to age

    I got my new test kit in the middle of last summer. The expiration dates on all the Taylor stuff that was in the kit are still ok, so I am just wondering what chemicals are most likely to give me problems starting the summer with last years kit? It was all stored in the house (climate...
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    Need opinions on plumbing for new sand filter

    Feel free to move this to the plumbing/pump section if that is the better place for it. I have a 16 x 4 round Intex ultra frame pool that I upgraded to the 16 inch Intex sand filter pump this spring. I am currently using the small Hayward through the wall skimmer and the original Intex inlet...
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    The green water struggle has begun, needing input

    Ok, everything has been going smooth since I got the water cleared up initially. I think it was a byproduct of the water treatment process that gave the water a slight color, but it eventually filtered out. Water has gotten progressively better over time...crystal clear for several weeks with...
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    Brand new Intex 16’ Ultra Frame -edit- trying to get water balanced

    New to the forum.....and new to pool maintenance. Got my new pool set up and filled over the weekend. Can still see through the water just fine, but already has a green tinge to the water. I put the Intex starter kit shock packet in last night. Am I wasting my time hoping for clear water with...